Hi - me again - I warned I would have tons of questions until I go to may class May 5th.....I was told 2 weeks liqud diet pre op - but not sure - how long without food post op????

It depends on your doctor. I had two weeks full liquids post op, followed by two weeks of pureed food. Others have shorter or longer post op special diets. (Some have a clear liquids only stage before full liquids). Times at each stage vary by surgeon as well.

My post-op diet was a bit different:

3 days clear liquids (water, tea & broth)

4 days full liquids (protein shakes, juice, etc)

3 days REALLY mushy puree's (yogurt, pudding, watered mashed potatoes)

4 days normal mushies

7 days softer food (lasagna, tuna salad, etc)

After 3 weeks post-op I can now have pretty much anything that I want except bread products, rice, dry meats, and some other harder to digest things.

I agree with Jen, each doctor is very different in their post-op requirements. I have heard of some people having a full month of liquids.

You will want to stick with whatever your doctor orders. Don't try to advance too soon!

Good luck with your surgery!

My post-op diet is one week full liquids, two weeks pureed and soft food, and the Solid Foods after that. I am day two and finding that I am forcing myself to eat in order to get any form of calories in. I would be content at this point just to have water.

Thanks everyone for the info....my daughters b-day party is 10 days after surgrey so I guess no cake for me...but if I am Purrplelover - I will be happy not being hungrey!

i was banded on wed april 14th and my dr wants me on clear liquids for 1 week then full liquids week 2 the pureed foods week 3 on to mushy foods week 4. ive been drinking lots of water, broth, jello and sugar free pops since wed. so far so good.:thumbup: